Hummus Bay

4.1 (107 reviews)

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Vegetarian

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It was supposed to be beef. Shawarma is not.

Jeff H.

I left a post a year ago that it was delicious, we ordered the beef Shawarma three meals for 40+ dollars, he took something out from a container behind the counter. It was dry and black and burnt. When we got home the food was obviously old. It was not seasoned. It was not Shawarma. It had no flavor except for burnt.

Really excellent Build Your Own Bowl! :)

Matthew O.

Really excellent local restaurant! Love the decor and ambiance of the place. A welcoming environment and very friendly staff :) Service was fast and efficient. The food was really great as well! Portion size was fantastic for the price. They really load up on everything and are really generous with the sauces. The meat was nice and tender and super flavorful. The pickled vegetables were the perfect complement to the dish. Like a lot of other people, load up on that garlic sauce! So flavorful and goes well with everything!! Really love this place and will definitely drop by again if I'm in the area!! :)

Sukhmani K.

Super recommend. Mediterranean style chipotle concept. Lots of fresh ingredients. Meat is cooked exceptionally. Only critique... not enough tzatki was put on my bowl... so it turned out a little dry. I'll come again for sure. Great place for quick lunch or dinner.

Clive V.

My wife decided to stop in here because she was craving falafel. Glancing at the menu, I decided on the beef Shawarma but the meat was very dry. I didn't end up finishing the rest of what's pictured. The falafel was good though

Malisa P.

The service isn't good at all. The chicken was dry. I didn't get part of my order. It was a mess. I will say that the pita was pretty good. I went a few times to give them a few chances and it didn't get any better unfortunately.

FRESH Pita Chips. Amazingly light and tasty!

Suzanne W.

I've been waiting to try this place with my teenage daughter, and it did not disappoint!! Fresh fresh fresh shaved chicken, so tender and flavorful but not spicy. The hummus was so smooth, the tabouli was light and refreshing. Daughter's wrap was huge and excellent as well. I had no idea what to expect for pita chips, but freshly fried, crispy and soft and a little sweet was a pleasant surprise. Excellent new spot in town, come check it out, we will be back!

Build my own Bowl... bowls are deep and have LOTS in them!

Kim K.

A delightful new walk-up place on SR 70. It's simple, fresh Mediterranean with a nice, clean atmosphere and a super friendly staff! I had the "build-your-own" bowl with my base being their lentil rice. The rice was very different in that it was like a super thin basmati with small tasty red lentils. I topped it with mid-East pickles, cucumber/tomato salad, marinated red onions, a very delish hot pepper relish and babaganoush. These were just a sampling of many amazing and unusual toppings they offer. The protein I chose was their beef shawarma shaved right off the hot spit. It was incredibly tender and had a hint of allspice, which was a nice surprise; it was a bit on the salty side for my liking, however. All of the ingredients offered couldn't have been any fresher. My fiancé had the same thing with a few less toppings and the addition of tzatziki sauce (which needed a little more of a brighter flavor). We also had the hummus which was a HUGE serving and very smooth. It was served with a tasty twist on the regular pita bread. They served us instead a "chip" pita to dip which was crispy, hot and lightly salted. A total treat! The portion sizes are large (deep bowls) with tons of protein (no skimping here). There were two of us, and what we ordered could have fed four. If you're looking for a quick, fresh and tasty meal, this is your place! Ambiance 8/10 Service 9/10 Food 9/10 Value 8/10

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Lauren T.

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3 years ago

Hummus bay has a wide variety of choices for wraps, bowls, or salads. The options were almost overwhelming because I wasn't sure what to choose. I got a chicken bowl with various toppings and taziki sauce (which was really good). It's served with a soft pita pocket which was great for dipping in hummus. Their dragonfruit tea was really good. The service was friendly. The ingredients and food seemed really fresh. We would definitely come back. read more

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Kas V.

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4 years ago

It's official, I'm a regular. I enjoyed visiting the restaurant and I enjoyed the wraps as well (also the pita chips are pretty good, one of my faves.) the staff are lovely and love to have conversations. I do plan on visiting again, and again with the hubby, next time I visit I'll update with pictures of the meal. The food is pretty good, I had the chicken kabob wrap the first time, the second time I had the other chicken wrap which is the chicken shawarma which I preferred more than the chicken kabob, the hubby had the same thing and enjoyed his meal as well. read more

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Lisa S.

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3 years ago

Second time here and the food is absolutely delicious. So flavorful! My husband loved the falafel wrap. I had a beef swarma salad. Highly recommend you try !! Fast fresh service! Also don't miss out on the yummy mint tea! read more

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Phil B.

3 years ago

Food ok. Ambience also ok. Folks behind the counter real nice. Place is ok. Others better

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John D.

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4 years ago

They overcharged us for our build your own bowl. Online prices and in store prices are different. Charged us for a drink and the drink machine wasn't operational. Won't be going back at all. read more

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Lauren H.

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4 years ago

Soooo good! I was looking on google maps and happened across hummus bay and boy am I glad I did! It's a Greek style chipotle like experience where you pick out your toppings and then they cook the main protein and bring it to your table. I love the open kitchen concept. Everything was super clean and well ordered. I thoroughly enjoyed my falafel bowl with yellow rice and lentil rice, falafel and cauliflower, hummus, baba ganoosh, tomato cucumber salad and tahini salad. The portions were huge! My husband got the chicken shawarma bowl and said the chicken was really good. The staff was super friendly. Prices weren't bad a little high but for the amount and quality of the food it was worth it. I definitely want to go back and get the falafel wrap next time! read more

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Bayan A.

4 years ago

Forget about the top of the line customer service ... the food is spectacular ... Steak shawarma is so good , I've eaten it 9 days in a row .... I just can't get enough of it . There fries are awesome ... I hardly ever leave reviews , but I just had to leave one for this spot ... delicious delicious delicious . read more

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R Z.

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4 years ago

Our experience at Hummus Bay was very good! I loved that they had many vegan options to choose from. I got a custom bowl with Cauliflower and pita as a side. All of the food tasted great, and the portion size was pretty large! An employee stopped by to see how our meal was and talked to us about vegan options, which was thoughtful and appreciated. I would go again! read more

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Tim K.

4 years ago

New place, had to give it a try. Sad to say it was super pricey and not very good. Staff had no idea what they were doing yet. Pricey for the portions. The highlight was the hummus which was quite good. Honestly I can't recommend it except for the hummus. read more

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Radu O.

4 years ago

Pleasantly surprised by this new restaurant. We have been looking for a good middle eastern restaurant in Sarasota area for many years and finally found one. All the food was fresh and delicious, everything was cooked perfectly, great flavor combinations. We'll be back soon! read more

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Josh W.

3 years ago

Such good food. I love the chic and beef shawarma wrap. Fast fresh healthy and great prices. Great lunch spot!!! read more

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Gina J.

3 years ago

Great food, so many sauces to pick from. Hummus is smooth and seasoned well. Fast service nice people! If you like spicey try the spicey Mayo, Bomb!!!! read more

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Doug C.

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4 years ago

This place has some of the best Mediterranean I've ever eaten! Their home made hummus is nothing short of phenomenal. Had the beef shawarma bowl and my wife had the chicken shawarma bowl both amazing. Their pita chips will change your life! Owner and staff couldn't be nicer... will be frequenting this place read more

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Ryan D.

4 years ago

Restaurant was closed. Hours on the door said they were supposed to be open. Don't know if they are even still in business.

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Adriana N.

3 years ago

We stopped here on our way up to the springs, delicious food and great service!!! Will be back on the way down for sure read more

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Diana A.

3 years ago

I have had hummas bay twice now and I can officially say it's one of my favorite places to order from, both times I ordered it to my work place and everyone around the office asks where it's from and how good it smells!!! 10/10 read more

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Kelly D.

3 years ago

Hummus Bay is delicious!! I have gotten many different menu items and have not been disappointed. Everything I have gotten here has been excellent! read more

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Shon S.

4 years ago

Fresh tasting, delicious quick serve greek. Pita bread is crisp and fluffy, chicken is tender has tons of flavor. The chicken kabob wrap does not disappoint, flavorful, fresh and light. What makes this new Lakewood Ranch restaurant even better is the friendly attentive service. read more

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A J.

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2 years ago

They have fresh food and he makes it fresh every day and throws out the remainder every day. If you get something that's more liquidy like the parsley salad. I forget what it's called. It's not gonna last very long in your fridge. I don't really get their meat, dishes and stuff because on the spit there it can dry out. But I often go in and get the hummus and the fresh bread that they have delivered every day.they put the sesame nut butter in there to make it really delicious and they don't over garlic it like some places do. It really is the best Thomas around and I've talked to the owner and he makes it every day from soaked chickpeas, not canned chickpeas. read more

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Dana P.

2 years ago

Seems like something changed at Hummus Bay, no more meat on the spit and no one looked familiar. Food was not good, very salty and cold. Did they change owners? It was so good before. read more

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Micah C.

3 years ago

This place is FANTASTIC!! Very clean, extremely fast and fresh food, and friendly staff. My wife and I eat here every week. Highly recommend the magical lentil soup and the falafel pita pocket. Freshest food in all of Bradenton! read more

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Carolyn D.

2 years ago

The wraps are full of flavor! Not to mention that they are HUGE! Enough for 2 big eaters, easily. The ingredients are fresh and authentic. Service is from very nice & knowledgeable people who clearly love this little eatery. As far as ambience goes... well, it was ok for so many hard surfaces but some background music would be nice but hardly necessary. We will definitely go back! read more

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Alissa B.

4 years ago

Tried to go around 10 min after 11 (door said they opened at 11) but the door was locked and had to go to rice bowl place nextdoor. Was excited to try hummus bay but disappointed they were not opened as planned. read more

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Dave B.

4 years ago

The food was as awesome as the staff, and my wife and I loved the food. I had the chicken shawarma bowl, and she had a wrap. Both of us really enjoyed it and will definitely be going back. read more

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Sondos D.

4 years ago

Food was delicious and so appetizing. Loved all the sides that came with the well seasoned beef and chicken shawarma. It really complimented all the flavors. This place is in its first week opening and can already tell it'll be a huge hit in the Sarasota Bradenton area. So pretty when you walk in with the design. It looks like a franchise but its owned by a nice family. We were instantly greeted and taken care of. The place was very clean and staff was constantly making sure everything was tidy. They packaged my food to go so neatly. Highly recommend going. read more

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Mareike K.

166

3 years ago

This food was delicious, nutritious and so filling. Absolute loved this place. Manager was super friendly. I highly highly recommend this place. The quality of food is great. read more

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Harrold B.

3 years ago

First, this is not a restaurant. It is a very plain cafeteria serving a traditional street-vendor's menu. In Beruit and other cities in the ME you find the carts with shawarma and these sides. Usually very good & fresh. The food itself is fresh and well -prepared and servings are substantial. If you've never had good Lebanese food before, you'll find this an interesting and tasty diversion. However, if you've experienced good Lebanese food, you'll be disappointed in the base dishes and their shortcomings. The worst is the tabbouleh, the world's greatest salad if made to traditional recipes. Here it is a bowl of dry mint & lemon flavoured parsley, with a few - scarce - small bits of tomatoes and insufficient bulgur and lemon, missing the olive oil and garlic. The baba ganoush is made from chopped roasted eggplant; Traditionally, the eggplant is scooped out of the skin, whereas theirs is chopped whole, with large hunks of skin, a very crude and bad-textured dip. The larger hunks of skin have a negative taste and strange texture; insufficient olive oil and garlic are a further detriment to the dish. The hummous is from a recipe that is familiar but lacks taste, with insufficient garlic. If you've never had this food before, you'll find it interesting; if you've had it, especially in the good spots in London & Paris, better give it a pass. read more

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Angela H.

3 years ago

amazing food!! great recommendation from sam!! we loved it and we will be back. we got the chicken and beef kabobs with all the fixings. read more

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Sukhdeep K.

4 years ago

This food is bomb! I was visiting town and came in to grab lunch and got amazing service from the owner who was working on the line. The food was delicious! I built my own bowl and it was so much food that I probably should have saved some for later but ate it all. Can't wait to see this become a franchise! read more

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Melissa M.

4 years ago

We have eaten here twice and let me say, it is amazing! great quality food, friendly staff, and just an overall good experience. Plus it is healthy and has lots of options! read more

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Jackie G.

4 years ago

Great service. Very friendly and the food was fresh and tasty. You can sit in and eat or take out. Easy to find and very reasonable price

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Megan H.

4 years ago

So happy! It was very clean and the staff were very friendly! The food was fantastic, the best shawarma in the area, this is our new shawarma place and I 1000% recommend it! read more

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Matthew K.

3 years ago

Food wasn't as good as other Greek places in town, bland not much flavor. Service was ok but asked for food well done and wasn't cooked to order. Ambiance is good but has a heavy cleaner smell too it. I'd come back if I wasn't paying. read more

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Diane A.

4 years ago

I was so excitedcited to hear that finally a mediterranean restaurantaurant had opened up in East Bradenton and couldn't wait to go there. Well we did finally had the time to check it out this past weekend. Before I go any further I must say that we came from an part of the country in the US where we could find a Mediterranean restaurant & grocery store everywhere we went. There were Iranians, Persions, Armenians, Lebanese and others, so this style food was plentiful and we loved it! Our visit to Hummus Bay was not what we were expecting at all. First I thought it was the time of day or perhaps it was the day of the week. In any event it was extremely disappointing that we honestly will not be returning. read more

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Ferdous R.

4 years ago

Good food, whole ingredients, & friendly staff. I go regularly. You should too, if healthy and delicious food is what you're looking for. You can really order anything off the menu and it's consistently fresh, which is of particular value. Great to-go option for on-the-go professionals looking for tasty nutrition after a productive day. read more

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Kim S.

4 years ago

I love the chicken bowl, but everything on the menu is good. I have been there 3 times in the last week. I can't say enough good things about this place. Run, don't walk to try it. read more

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Kelly K.

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4 years ago

Wow! So fresh and yummy!! What a great addition to our east Bradenton/LWR dining options. I had the make your own bowl with falafel, hummus and baba ghanoush- it was amazing! The lentil rice is spiced just right and the falafels are perfectly crunch on the outside and soft & fluffy inside. I cannot wait to come back for more! I ate it too fast to get a picture! read more

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Pamela S.

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4 years ago

I love their hummus and will be coming back again!!! Delicious Mediterranean food and generous portion sizes. Highly recommend!!!!! I'm hooked-- You need to try this place too! read more

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Claudia B.

4 years ago

Got take out tonight. Everything was made fresh and was delicious. So happy to have this gem in our neighborhood.

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Daniel W.

4 years ago

We saw this place on DoorDash and decided to go in and try it. All of the pictures looked really good! So we tried the Chicken Shwarma, the Kebob bowl, the fresh toasted pita chips, and a large side of their hummus. The hummus was incredibly good, and they put it together right then and there. The kebob was flavorful and the chicken was pretty good too! We will definitely come back to try other things, for sure! The folks behind the counter were incredibly nice and helpful, all smiles and friendly! I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone :) read more

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7307 52nd Pl E
Bradenton, FL 34203
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(941) 251-5607
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Hours

What time does Hummus Bay open?

Hummus Bay opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Hummus Bay opens at 12:00 PM on Sunday.

What time does Hummus Bay close?

Hummus Bay closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Hummus Bay closes at 8:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Does Hummus Bay have catering options?

Yes, Hummus Bay does have catering options.

Does Hummus Bay serve alcohol?

No, Hummus Bay does not serve alcohol.

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Does Hummus Bay have parking?

Yes, Hummus Bay has parking options.

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Yes, Hummus Bay has free WiFi.

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7.5 mi

Total lucky find via Yelp as we were down the road and on our way home…read more Dined here in a Sunday night; parking lot packed and everything else closed. Warm and inviting dining rooms ( three). Big menu, and all our choices provided us with exceptional food: the three dip special ( we had hummus, eggplant and torokafteri) with yummy pita; the chicken lemon soup was excellent; my spanakopita was light, crispy and fantastic, as was the accompanying side of Greek salad which had a delicious dressing. My husband ordered the seafood platter, and everything was well prepared, tasty and also light. We ordered some wine, an imiglykos, which was sweet and good. The table next to us ordered beer salad, lamb shank, and gyro platters which all looked mouth watering. Djonisi was an excellent server, very personable. The customers at the next table told us they were present when the restaurant opened two years ago, and that they moved out of the area, but to give this restaurant our business. This is definitely going to be our go to Greek restaurant from now on, and it should be yours too. (Also, ladies room had two large and very clean stalls).

Had lunch here with a girlfriend and we both share the same views…read more Service rating 1: The (son) was our server and it was a quiet day. He was not friendly nor attentive. We were served and then ignored, empty wine glasses and plates sat for a long time until we waved at him. We were in the main ding room so he was within eyesite. Food rating 4: The beet salad is wonderful, and the pita with hummus is very good too. We will try somewhere else next time.

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Blu Kouzina

The food and drinks were simply amazing! Their selection of gluten free options was 2nd to none. We…read moreall enjoyed everything we tried from the Key Lime Martinis to the full Branzino! Our server was thoughtful and his suggestions were spot on. We sat outside so the noise level was tolerable and the ambient music was great.

If you are a fan of Greek cuisine, this is a good place…read more My wife has several food allergies including gluten, eggs, and cow's milk. The server and the kitchen staff navigated things excellently, showing us the packaging for gluten-free pitas and recommending dishes that met her dietary restrictions.

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Their lamb is amazing!

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Ephesus Mediterranean Delights

3.9

(52 reviews)

11.1 mi

I don't even know how to start this review. It's $7 dollars for one piece of baklava. That one…read morepiece is done in two bites. Was it delicious? Absolutely! However, I found it more of a two or three dollar piece a baklava store. I'm honestly shocked that no one has mentioned the pricing yet in reviews. I want to give this store a chance again, but I will never come back and pay this much for a baklava ever again. If you're OK overpaying - this dessert is delicious.

Had my first Turkish Baklava! And the place is such a vibe. It looks like the best place to get a…read morecoffee and relax with friends. Although, seating is minimal. 10/10 experience. The Turkish Baklava was the opposite of stale. Glazed perfectly. Each bite was like heaven. If you need a sweet treat, try this place out!

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Turkish Coffee and incredible treats!!!

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Coffee service - Americano

Sushi Kami

4.1

(79 reviews)

0.7 mi

Julie was a fantastic waitress and I would want her every time!!! She was punctual and very happy…read more Struck up a conversation and spoke with my family.

food is so good! comes out fast and servers come around a lot. great vibes & very clean atmosphere!read more

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Tempura cheesecake

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Kurosawa Junmai Kimoto - made using a labor-intensive method of starting the fermentation mash that yields a creamier mouthfeel - loved it

The Breakfast Company

Isabel makes the best coffee! The service is great and the staff are very welcoming. The restaurant…read moreis very comfortable and clean.

Rose provided excellent service to me today. She always had a smile and a very pleasant attitude…read more I'm sure Rose is a valuable asset to your company. She is awesome.

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Christmas decor in the restaurant.

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Oak & Stone

The hostess, Jaeda, and Lea are wonderful. Awesome rooftop view and good selections of food. Pizza…read morewas amazing and beautiful. My favorite item on the menu is the Nat's Zesty chicken sandwhich kudos to whoever made this. The service here is amazing, 10/10 would definitely be coming back.

Visited for dinner with my children. We all had a great time. They liked the ambiance of the…read morerestaurant and the presentation of the food. The kids meals were a good deal along with the after 9pm happy hour pizza specials. One of my daughters had chicken wings and they were expensive but looked absolutely delicious. I signed up on their website and got a free appetizer. On recommendation from another patron, we got the chicken dip and chips. It was delicious and I ended up eating that more than my actual dinner. The employees were friendly/helpful and the restrooms were clean.

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Massive beer tap wall

"Heifer & Hen" Burger

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Views from the roof

Taverna Toscana

4.4

(235 reviews)

7.5 mi

Food was amazing, and our waitress Taylor did not steer us wrong. Delicious entrees and dessert!read more

Great place! Food was good and service was amazing! Shout out to our amazing server Jacki! She was…read moreso sweet and gave us great recs!

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Grilled Octopus

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Allspice Old Fashioned featuring Whistle Pig 6 Year

Kiku Sushi & Grill

Celebrated a friend's birthday here last night. We had a wonderful time. Mindy our server was so…read morekind and went above and beyond. The food is very yummy and the prices are reasonable. We definitely recommend this place!

We ordered takeout from Kiku Sushi. The sushi itself was decent--nothing particularly memorable,…read morebut not bad either. The biggest disappointment was the soy sauce packets. They tasted nothing like regular soy sauce: they weren't salty and had a strange flavor that reminded me of iodine. It honestly took away from the meal. Please do yourself a favor and switch to Kikkoman soy sauce. Trying to save money on something as important as soy sauce really hurts the overall experience. Good sushi deserves good soy sauce.

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Salmon Skin Hand Roll

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Inside booth area

Five Nine Grill & Tavern

Service, location, food. All is A+. Tuesday night is our burger date night. Beer,…read more wine, mixed drinks they have it all You want to taste a little of New Orleans try the Jambalaya.

The ambiance and service are amazing. The food is…read moreoutstanding Been there several times and definitely would recommend.

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Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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The Barnyard

4.6

(47 reviews)

7.1 mi

Food was hot and fresh, I had the Original Betty and Cajun fries, my partner had the shrimp and…read moregarlic parmigian fries. I loved it all. The servers were very sweet and patient with us, it was our first time here so we were not sure what we wanted. The dining area was small but clean. I will definitely be back. I'm very impressed.

When we walked into this place we were greeted and explained the menu. Waitress was extremely nice…read more Amazing customer service skills!!! I wasn't sure what to expect when seeing the storefront because it's in a strip mall. We sat down in the booth-type seats to the left and found that they were sticky which kind of put me off a little, but I decided to still try it after reading all these reviews. All of the tables were clean and the actual restaurant was clean too. We ordered a single patty burger (for my 4 year old), 2 original Betty sandwiches with sweet potato fries, garlic Parmesan fries, and the bacon cheeseburger. The sweet potato fries were the best. I was wishing for some maple dipping sauce other than what we got. The bread on the chicken sandwich was a bit stale and the ratio of bread to chicken was off for me, however the chicken was delicious.. I was really wishing for a different bun. Same thing with all of our sandwiches... we felt like the bread overpowered the rest of it. I asked for no sauce and ended up getting the sauce... which was fine but I really just wanted to taste the chicken. I will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu! Give it a try if you're in the area!

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Inside seating and register

Buffalo Lemon Pepper Wings and Sweet Potato Cinnamon Fries

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Outside in strip plaza

The Breakfast Company

A family run local spot with a large breakfast and brunch menu. Everything is prepared fresh all…read morepastries are made in house.. Service from Ken was outstanding. I ordered the Parisian Breakfast bowl with short ribs and a poached egg- perfect poach, perhaps sous vide? The hubby ordered eggs Benedict- perfect and the hollandaise was so creamy and rich. We will be returning next time we are in Sarasota area.

Two of us stopped in here as out of towners on our way to a boating activity. We were seated right…read moreaway but it took quite a while to be greeted by our server. Other tables were seated after us and we saw their servers greet them and bring waters immediately. I ordered a sandwich with no tomatoes. I have a few food allergies so I'm used to double checking my food. The plate comes out and it looks fine. No tomatoes. Opened the sandwich and it was clear that tomatoes had originally been put in the sandwich and then taken out before coming to the table. There were tomato pieces/seeds left on the meat of the sandwich. I did not eat the sandwich after seeing that. I told both the server and the host as we left the restaurant. We paid full price and were given a quick "I'm sorry." I wasn't looking for a refund or for the sandwich to be remade. I didn't trust the kitchen at that point. Just a heads up to anyone who dines here with ingredient restrictions. Slow service and careless mistakes.

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Chicken sliders

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Cassariano Italian Eatery-Lakewood Ranch

4.3

(154 reviews)

4.0 mi

Delicious- I took my aunt and uncle here when they came to visit…read more It was a well loved place!! Thank you so much for the wonderful service.

This past Tuesday, my group held our planning meeting at Cassariano, a beautiful restaurant with…read moregreat service, delicious food and drinks. Our dinner reservation was at 5pm; so we did enjoy their happy hour which ended at 6. Since it was a work dinner, I was only able to take pics of my own meal, and everything I had was delicious. The ambiance was warm and inviting and our server was very skilled. I will definitely come back to enjoy a more intimate dining experience.

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Dining room with bar on left

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Homemade parpadelle with veal bolognese

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Joseph A.

4 years ago

Great food. The staff was very friendly. Treated you like they knew you. Over and above. I got the chicken kabob wrap and it was very flavorful!! What a great place read more

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